FLUORINE
Michaela KrMichaela Kráállííkovkováá, MD, MD
DepartmentDepartment of Biochemistryof Biochemistry
FacultyFaculty ofof MedicineMedicine
Masaryk UniversityMasaryk University
Significance
* fluoroapatite Ca5(PO4)3F
* mineralization of bones and enamel
* deficiency expresses in increased cariosity
* fluoride toothpaste